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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.72 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 25.98 PLN (6.68 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United States.

22.72 PLN
25.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.3 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 11.75 PLN (3.02 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

9.30 PLN
11.75 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.66 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 83.04 PLN (21.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

81.66 PLN
83.04 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 70.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 31.77 PLN (8.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Japan.

70.03 PLN
31.77 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.77 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 29.52 PLN (7.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Japan.

67.77 PLN
29.52 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 62.25 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 15.88 PLN (4.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Japan.

62.25 PLN
15.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.49 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 7.76 PLN (2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Japan.

12.49 PLN
7.76 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.44 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.92 PLN (1.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Japan.

18.44 PLN
6.92 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.29 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 10.32 PLN (2.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Japan.

15.29 PLN
10.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 97.22 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 45.01 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

97.22 PLN
45.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.05 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.98 PLN (1.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Japan.

11.05 PLN
4.98 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.61 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 5.5 PLN (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Japan.

16.61 PLN
5.50 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.01 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 49.83 PLN (12.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Japan.

65.01 PLN
49.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.86 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.1 PLN (1.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

4.86 PLN
5.10 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.17 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 13.66 PLN (3.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10% lower in Japan.

15.17 PLN
13.66 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 24.25 PLN (6.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

20.74 PLN
24.25 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.57 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 15.99 PLN (4.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Japan.

16.57 PLN
15.99 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.98 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 11.61 PLN (2.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Japan.

31.98 PLN
11.61 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.94 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 49.72 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

34.94 PLN
49.72 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.32 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 16.77 PLN (4.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31% lower in Japan.

24.32 PLN
16.77 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.73 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 3.49 PLN (0.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Japan.

9.73 PLN
3.49 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.5 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.31 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 12.36 PLN (3.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Japan.

20.31 PLN
12.36 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.89 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 4.44 PLN (1.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Japan.

10.89 PLN
4.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.12 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 14.56 PLN (3.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Japan.

31.12 PLN
14.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.9 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 18.53 PLN (4.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Japan.

38.90 PLN
18.53 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.53 PLN (4.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Japan.

46.69 PLN
18.53 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 389.04 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 158.83 PLN (40.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Japan.

389.04 PLN
158.83 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.26 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 26.47 PLN (6.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Japan.

97.26 PLN
26.47 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.56 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 3.13 PLN (0.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Japan.

8.56 PLN
3.13 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.68 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 4.06 PLN (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the United States.

3.68 PLN
4.06 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.57 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.59 PLN (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
4.59 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.71 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 501.87 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 264.72 PLN (68.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Japan.

501.87 PLN
264.72 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.7 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 5.29 PLN (1.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Japan.

10.70 PLN
5.29 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 116.71 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 89.69 PLN (23.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Japan.

116.71 PLN
89.69 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.24 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 11.12 PLN (2.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in the United States.

7.24 PLN
11.12 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.51 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 12.71 PLN (3.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Japan.

17.51 PLN
12.71 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 70.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 47.65 PLN (12.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32% lower in Japan.

70.03 PLN
47.65 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 382.28 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 246.07 PLN (63.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Japan.

382.28 PLN
246.07 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 147.84 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 79.42 PLN (20.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Japan.

147.84 PLN
79.42 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.38 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14786 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 3988 PLN (1025.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73% lower in Japan.

14 786 PLN
3 988 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9260 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 2303 PLN (592 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Japan.

9 260 PLN
2 303 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 27599 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 8841 PLN (2272.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68% lower in Japan.

27 599 PLN
8 841 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 15980 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 4870 PLN (1251.77 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Japan.

15 980 PLN
4 870 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 55547 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 31420 PLN (8076.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Japan.

55 547 PLN
31 420 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36085 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 19914 PLN (5118.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Japan.

36 085 PLN
19 914 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.38 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23331 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 9792 PLN (2516.94 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 58% lower in Japan.

23 331 PLN
9 792 PLN

Hotels

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United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

404 PLN
410 PLN

Two stars

569 PLN
598 PLN

Three stars

759 PLN
851 PLN

Four stars

982 PLN
1 362 PLN

Five stars

2 338 PLN
3 405 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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